Gil Thorp by Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill for April 06, 2017

VAP? Was the baseball made in Germany?

Where do I know you from? I do porn.

I’ve heard the kids are really into vaping.

It’s Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn. Pete De Windt knows him from the California Penal League.

The pitcher looks to be about 20 feet from home plate.

“He’s poised, he’s been well-coached … I hate him.”

Look at that hair. It’s Tim Lincecum attempting a comeback.

And yes I know the real Tim is right-handed.

p1 Good thing he pointed out that Ryan is left handed since Gil had not noticed!!! p2 Ryan’s mitt looks like it was his great-great-great grandfathers

Since school started in September I have probably seen you in school.

In all reality , notice that Ryan is sporting the classic Milford bald spot hair style .Meanwhile , Double D files another FO IA REQUEST asking for all Milford Athletic Department expenditures , wonder what she’ll find .

Breathlessly awaiting the opening game and Sign Man hoisting up his GO RVA! sign. Best Milford lefty since Larry Cutter, whom GilPa burnt out overpitching him? Batters take your cuts against Van Auken or start walkin’.

I HOPE the coach has “noticed” that he’s left-handed.

P1, Well, Gil, he was well coached until he got to Milford.

Gil, “Does that mean I have to order some left-handed loofahs?”

P2, You know, my fastball still looks pretty fast when I’m 5 feet from the catcher, too.

P3, Pete “Gone With” DeWindt" recognizes The Van Ryan Express from somewhere.

VRE, “Yeah, about a year ago I was driving a pickup truck near the Swifty Mart. I think you know the rest.”

PGWD, “Oh!”

Just the three players for tryouts? I guess the others like Orange Julius are still celebrating a meaningless win in the gym.

OK, let’s suppose P-2 is supposed to be the back of the catcher and not one of the “aliens” we see flying over the football stadium in the fall. a) why is there a leg growing out of his mask? b) Bitsy, don’t be surprised; most Jocks are VAPid. c) last time I looked the plate didn’t extend outside the catcher’s shoulder. Looks like he has control problems. d) will this strip be about Gil controlling his players? Wow, how original.

Why does Kaz always have a stupid smirk on his face?

Pete De Windt: “Didn’t we meet on a summer cruise?”Ryan Van Aucken: “I’ve never been on a summer cruise.”Pete De Windt: “Quelle domage”

Ryan van’s express.

Me first!!! Here comes a “separated at birth” storyline!